Old Art Building launches Music in the Air Summer Concert Series

Photo: Sierra Cassidy of i.am.james

From staff reports

Relax and enjoy music on the front lawn of Leland’s Old Art Building during the second annual Music in the Air summer concert series. This series of free concerts kicks off on Thursday, June 30, at 7 pm with Traverse Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet performing patriotic brass. Nine more performances, including a variety of musical genres, will follow throughout the summer. The public is welcome to bring along their own blankets, chairs, food, and beverages.

A concert will take place most Thursday evenings at 7 pm through September 1, except for a special performance by Big Fun: Jeff Haas & Friends on Sunday, July 24, at 3 pm. Other performers include i.am.james, The Bourdains, Hot n’ Bothered, Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce, Seth Bernard, Myron Elkins & the Dying Breed, King Possum, and Charlie Millard Band.

Mark your calendars for these dates:

June 30, TSO Brass Quintet, Patriotic Brass

July 7, i.am.james

July 14, The Bourdains

July 24, Big Fun: Jeff Haas & Friends

July 28, Hot n’ Bothered

Aug 4, Miriam Pico & Ryan Younce Aug 11, Seth Bernard

Aug 18, Myron Elkins & the Dying Breed

Aug 25, King Possum

Sept 1, Charlie Millard Band

For more details about the concerts, visit OldArtBuilding.com/calendar or call the Old Art Building at 231-256- 2131.